Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Concept:A slow-moving exploration of Blackgate Penitentiary that fails to capture this series’ gameplay in a 2.5-D space

Graphics:From the gloomy vents to the crumbling walls of prison cells, Blackgate is striking in detail, yet offers little variation from this palette

Sound:An ominous score lords over the moments where the player is hopelessly lost. While there isn’t much story here, the voicework by the cast is excellent

Playability:All of the gameplay mechanics function well. Detective Vision is called upon far too often, making this a game of scanning things as much as it is playing as Batman

Entertainment:Should effectively steer people away from ever wanting to go to prison. With an unreliable map and a need to analyze every little area of an environment, exploring Blackgate is a nightmare